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Ericsson And POST Luxembourg Partner Ericsson announced that it is strengthening its network security offering by incorporating signaling intrusion detection system capabilities from POST Luxembourg into Ericsson’s signaling security offering. POST Luxembourg is a public company owned by the Luxembourg State and the largest provider of postal and telecom services in Luxembourg.
Fraudulent Banking Transactions in the UK to Total 38 Million Over Next Five Years Juniper Research announced that their new study found the number of fraudulent banking and money transfer transactions in the UK will increase 111% over the next five years; from 4.2 million in 2024, to 8.8 million in 2029.
FCC Prepares to Block Illegal Tax Robocalls The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau announced that it has accelerated its illegal robocall blocking efforts against Veriwave Telco, which has not complied with FCC call blocking rules for providers suspected of carrying illegal traffic. This action moves the company one step closer to facing mandatory blocking. The Bureau issued an Initial Determination Order against Veriwave, ordering the company to respond to the order and warning the company about potential consequences of its failure to do so.
ZTE Innovates Optical Network Technologies ZTE Corporation announced that they achieved the fastest growth in global optical network market share from 2Q23 to 1Q24, according to the report Optical Networking 1Q24 released by Omdia, a global analyst and advisory leader. This recognition not only underscores the competitiveness of ZTE's optical network products and solutions but also highlights the critical role of its optical networks in the digital economy.
Windstream Supports National Veterans Wheelchair Games Windstream announced that it will sponsor the 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which take place July 25-30 in New Orleans. This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has helped sponsor the Wheelchair Games.
Ericsson to Promote Digital Skills in Costa Rica Ericsson and the National Institute of Learning of Costa Rica announced that they have signed a General Collaboration Agreement in order to promote digital skills in the country. The objectives of this alliance include promoting collaboration between experts, teachers, students, and the industry.
Nokia and MEO Sign Contract Nokia and MEO announced that they have signed a multi-year contract to modernize MEO’s existing radio access network infrastructure and enhance its 5G capabilities. This collaboration aims to deliver unmatched performance and reliability, enabling the development of advanced 5G solutions for consumer and enterprise customers.
Nokia and Google Fiber To Trial 50G PON Speeds Nokia announced that GFiber Labs has successfully tested 50Gb/s broadband speeds over its existing fiber network. This is the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the US and shows how operators can easily use Nokia's Lightspan MF fiber access platform to upgrade their fiber networks to meet the growing demand for faster, more reliable connectivity.
Luminar Launches Automotive Software Luminar announced it is launching Sentinel1, its full-stack software suite, following five years of breakthrough developments in Software and AI systems. The Sentinel solution enables automakers to accelerate development of advanced safety and autonomous functionality on vehicles, and includes Proactive Safety, Perception, 3D Mapping and Localization, Simulation, and Dynamic LiDAR features.
Cloudbench Receives Distinction from Google Cloud Cloudbench announced that it has earned a new Google Cloud Expertise designation in Financial Services. This recognition highlights Cloudbench's consistent success in delivering measurable business value and outcomes for its FinTech, InsurTech, and Web3 Digital Asset startup and midmarket clients.
Vodafone UK Launches Secure Net Home Vodafone UK announced the launch of Secure Net Home, a digital security solution for the Pro II broadband service. It includes advanced parental controls that can be used on more than 150 connected devices in the house, to help keep families safe online.
Nokia and Others Achieve Enhanced 5G SA Downlink Speeds Nokia and BT Group announced that they have successfully aggregated 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making BT Group the first European operator to achieve this milestone. The achievement uses a device powered by a Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF system from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a pioneer and global leader in 5G technology.
Ekinops Inspires Orange With SD-WAN Technology Ekinops announced that Orange Business has chosen Ekinops technology to launch its new SD-WAN offer named SD-WAN Essentials, transforming Enterprise connectivity into a stepping stone to the Cloud.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Launches Australian Cloud Hosting LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched its first Australian cloud hosting facility to support easy access to localized risk orchestration services. This move underlines the company's commitment to the region following the launch of its first Asia-Pacific data centre in India last year.
Huawei Expands its Position in Africa Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has already exceeded its initial goal by 120%, 10 months ahead of schedule, training over 120,000 individuals over the past 26 months.
Toobit and Cobo Collaborate Toobit announced its strategic partnership with Cobo. This collaboration marks a significant advancement for both organizations and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, underscoring a mutual commitment to enhancing security and trust for cryptocurrency investors.
Circana Launches Advanced Capabilities Circana announced the launch of capabilities that measure the fast-growing artificial intelligence personal computer market, tracking size and adoption rates for both businesses and consumers. With this expanded capability, Circana is providing a multiyear forecast for AI PCs enabling clients to better anticipate demand, plan distinctive new product features and collaborate with industry resellers and retailers to better understand future needs, requirements and opportunities.
Vodafone Launches New GenAI Assistant Vodafone announced that SuperTOBi, its new customer focussed Generative AI driven virtual assistant, is being rolled out across Europe. SuperTOBi, powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, can understand and respond faster to complex customer enquiries better than traditional chatbots. It has been introduced in Italy and Portugal and will start serving customers in Germany and Turkey from this month. Other markets will follow later this year.
Ericsson To Drive Digital Transformation In Thailand Ericsson Thailand announced its ambitious vision to drive the digital transformation of Thailand based on the strong 5G infrastructure it is creating in the country. Leveraging its state-of-the-art 5G network solutions together with its extensive experience and expertise in establishing efficient, reliable, and sustainable 5G networks worldwide, Ericsson is well poised to play a pivotal role in accelerating Thailand’s journey towards becoming a digital economy.
Comarch Now a Technology Partner of Bridge Alliance Comarch announced that it has become a technology partner of Bridge Alliance, the mobile alliance of leading telecom operators across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. This partnership will enable Comarch to explore new collaboration and innovation opportunities with Bridge Alliance and its member operators, backed by Comarch’s three decades of experience in developing solutions for the telecommunications industry.
Nokia And Solis Partner Nokia announced that it has formed a partnership with Solis Tower Telecom do Brasil to offer a flexible and competitive digital agriculture solution, bringing much-needed connectivity to agribusinesses in rural parts of Brazil. The partnership will see the expansion of private wireless networks that will help to deliver gains in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability and ultimately an increase in food production. Agribusinesses represent approximately a quarter of Brazil’s GDP.
Juniper Networks Becomes Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Juniper Networks announced that they have have signed a partnership agreement with The Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The collaboration aims to optimize network systems and protect data and virtual information for the major sporting event.
Fairview Microwave New RF Products Feature NEX10 Connectors Fairview Microwave announced the launch of its RF fixed attenuators and terminations with NEX10 connectors. The components deliver exceptional performance in high-frequency applications up to 6 GHz.
Arctic Wolf Launches Integration with iManage Arctic Wolf announced that the Arctic Wolf Platform is the first native cybersecurity platform to integrate with the iManage Knowledge Work Platform. This new partnership will enable the Arctic Wolf Platform to conduct comprehensive monitoring, detection, and response actions against suspicious user activity and advanced cyber attacks targeting their iManage environments.
Gilat to Support Connectivity Requirements for US DoD Gilat Satellite Networks announced that Gilat’s wholly owned US-based subsidiary, DataPath Inc, received over $9 million in orders in support of the US Department of Defense and other agencies worldwide participating in Field Service and Technical Service Programs.
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Ericsson And POST Luxembourg Partner
Ericsson announced that it is strengthening its network security offering by incorporating signaling intrusion detection system capabilities from POST Luxembourg into Ericsson’s signaling security offering. POST Luxembourg is a public company owned by the Luxembourg State and the largest provider of postal and telecom services in Luxembourg.

Fraudulent Banking Transactions in the UK to Total 38 Million Over Next Five Years
Juniper Research announced that their new study found the number of fraudulent banking and money transfer transactions in the UK will increase 111% over the next five years; from 4.2 million in 2024, to 8.8 million in 2029.

FCC Prepares to Block Illegal Tax Robocalls
The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau announced that it has accelerated its illegal robocall blocking efforts against Veriwave Telco, which has not complied with FCC call blocking rules for providers suspected of carrying illegal traffic. This action moves the company one step closer to facing mandatory blocking. The Bureau issued an Initial Determination Order against Veriwave, ordering the company to respond to the order and warning the company about potential consequences of its failure to do so.

ZTE Innovates Optical Network Technologies
ZTE Corporation announced that they achieved the fastest growth in global optical network market share from 2Q23 to 1Q24, according to the report Optical Networking 1Q24 released by Omdia, a global analyst and advisory leader. This recognition not only underscores the competitiveness of ZTE's optical network products and solutions but also highlights the critical role of its optical networks in the digital economy.

Windstream Supports National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Windstream announced that it will sponsor the 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which take place July 25-30 in New Orleans. This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has helped sponsor the Wheelchair Games.

Ericsson to Promote Digital Skills in Costa Rica
Ericsson and the National Institute of Learning of Costa Rica announced that they have signed a General Collaboration Agreement in order to promote digital skills in the country. The objectives of this alliance include promoting collaboration between experts, teachers, students, and the industry.

Nokia and MEO Sign Contract
Nokia and MEO announced that they have signed a multi-year contract to modernize MEO’s existing radio access network infrastructure and enhance its 5G capabilities. This collaboration aims to deliver unmatched performance and reliability, enabling the development of advanced 5G solutions for consumer and enterprise customers.

Nokia and Google Fiber To Trial 50G PON Speeds
Nokia announced that GFiber Labs has successfully tested 50Gb/s broadband speeds over its existing fiber network. This is the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the US and shows how operators can easily use Nokia's Lightspan MF fiber access platform to upgrade their fiber networks to meet the growing demand for faster, more reliable connectivity.

Luminar Launches Automotive Software
Luminar announced it is launching Sentinel1, its full-stack software suite, following five years of breakthrough developments in Software and AI systems. The Sentinel solution enables automakers to accelerate development of advanced safety and autonomous functionality on vehicles, and includes Proactive Safety, Perception, 3D Mapping and Localization, Simulation, and Dynamic LiDAR features.

Cloudbench Receives Distinction from Google Cloud
Cloudbench announced that it has earned a new Google Cloud Expertise designation in Financial Services. This recognition highlights Cloudbench's consistent success in delivering measurable business value and outcomes for its FinTech, InsurTech, and Web3 Digital Asset startup and midmarket clients.

Vodafone UK Launches Secure Net Home
Vodafone UK announced the launch of Secure Net Home, a digital security solution for the Pro II broadband service. It includes advanced parental controls that can be used on more than 150 connected devices in the house, to help keep families safe online.

Nokia and Others Achieve Enhanced 5G SA Downlink Speeds
Nokia and BT Group announced that they have successfully aggregated 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making BT Group the first European operator to achieve this milestone. The achievement uses a device powered by a Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF system from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a pioneer and global leader in 5G technology.

Ekinops Inspires Orange With SD-WAN Technology
Ekinops announced that Orange Business has chosen Ekinops technology to launch its new SD-WAN offer named SD-WAN Essentials, transforming Enterprise connectivity into a stepping stone to the Cloud.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Launches Australian Cloud Hosting
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has launched its first Australian cloud hosting facility to support easy access to localized risk orchestration services. This move underlines the company's commitment to the region following the launch of its first Asia-Pacific data centre in India last year.

Huawei Expands its Position in Africa
Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has already exceeded its initial goal by 120%, 10 months ahead of schedule, training over 120,000 individuals over the past 26 months.

Toobit and Cobo Collaborate
Toobit announced its strategic partnership with Cobo. This collaboration marks a significant advancement for both organizations and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, underscoring a mutual commitment to enhancing security and trust for cryptocurrency investors.

Circana Launches Advanced Capabilities
Circana announced the launch of capabilities that measure the fast-growing artificial intelligence personal computer market, tracking size and adoption rates for both businesses and consumers. With this expanded capability, Circana is providing a multiyear forecast for AI PCs enabling clients to better anticipate demand, plan distinctive new product features and collaborate with industry resellers and retailers to better understand future needs, requirements and opportunities.

Vodafone Launches New GenAI Assistant
Vodafone announced that SuperTOBi, its new customer focussed Generative AI driven virtual assistant, is being rolled out across Europe. SuperTOBi, powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI, can understand and respond faster to complex customer enquiries better than traditional chatbots. It has been introduced in Italy and Portugal and will start serving customers in Germany and Turkey from this month. Other markets will follow later this year.

Ericsson To Drive Digital Transformation In Thailand
Ericsson Thailand announced its ambitious vision to drive the digital transformation of Thailand based on the strong 5G infrastructure it is creating in the country. Leveraging its state-of-the-art 5G network solutions together with its extensive experience and expertise in establishing efficient, reliable, and sustainable 5G networks worldwide, Ericsson is well poised to play a pivotal role in accelerating Thailand’s journey towards becoming a digital economy.

Comarch Now a Technology Partner of Bridge Alliance
Comarch announced that it has become a technology partner of Bridge Alliance, the mobile alliance of leading telecom operators across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. This partnership will enable Comarch to explore new collaboration and innovation opportunities with Bridge Alliance and its member operators, backed by Comarch’s three decades of experience in developing solutions for the telecommunications industry.

Nokia And Solis Partner
Nokia announced that it has formed a partnership with Solis Tower Telecom do Brasil to offer a flexible and competitive digital agriculture solution, bringing much-needed connectivity to agribusinesses in rural parts of Brazil. The partnership will see the expansion of private wireless networks that will help to deliver gains in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability and ultimately an increase in food production. Agribusinesses represent approximately a quarter of Brazil’s GDP.

Juniper Networks Becomes Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Juniper Networks announced that they have have signed a partnership agreement with The Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The collaboration aims to optimize network systems and protect data and virtual information for the major sporting event.

Fairview Microwave New RF Products Feature NEX10 Connectors
Fairview Microwave announced the launch of its RF fixed attenuators and terminations with NEX10 connectors. The components deliver exceptional performance in high-frequency applications up to 6 GHz.

Arctic Wolf Launches Integration with iManage
Arctic Wolf announced that the Arctic Wolf Platform is the first native cybersecurity platform to integrate with the iManage Knowledge Work Platform. This new partnership will enable the Arctic Wolf Platform to conduct comprehensive monitoring, detection, and response actions against suspicious user activity and advanced cyber attacks targeting their iManage environments.

Gilat to Support Connectivity Requirements for US DoD
Gilat Satellite Networks announced that Gilat’s wholly owned US-based subsidiary, DataPath Inc, received over $9 million in orders in support of the US Department of Defense and other agencies worldwide participating in Field Service and Technical Service Programs.

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